BA Joint Hons Psychology Mathematics
Course overview
The BA Joint Hons Psychology and Mathematics from the University of Strathclyde is a joint honours degree that combines the study of human behaviour with quantitative analytical skills. Students explore psychological theory alongside mathematical methods to understand and model human thought and behaviour. The course covers mental health, cognition, and behavioural science along with mathematics topics such as statistics, algebra, modelling, and data analysis. This unique blend enables students to analyse mental processes using logic and numbers, creating a versatile skill set suitable for multiple careers or postgraduate study. The programme typically spans four years in Scotland.
The Department of Psychological Sciences and Health collaborates with the Mathematics and Social Sciences departments, allowing students to access shared labs, computing facilities, and advanced data tools. Opportunities exist for placements, research partnerships, and real-world projects. Learning takes place through lectures, seminars, labs, workshops, and group projects, while assessments include essays, exams, reports, mathematical problem sets, project work, and a final dissertation.
Entry requirements
- Applicants should have strong results in high school qualifications such as A-Levels, Scottish Highers, or an equivalent, with subjects including mathematics or statistics, and ideally a social science.
English Proficiency
- For international applicants, a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5 is required.
Scholarships
Asylum Seeker Scholarship
Value: Cost of tuition fees and essential study costs.
BBA International Scholarship
25% fee reduction per year (three years in total).
Faculty of Engineering International Scholarship for Undergraduate Study
Value: 15% of tuition fees for each year of study - typically £4,650 for first year.
Faculty of Science Undergraduate Scholarships for International Students
Scholarships of between £6,000 - £7,000 per year of study are available to new international students joining an eligible undergraduate degree in the Faculty of Science in the 2026/27 academic year.
Up to £6,000Humanities & Social Sciences: Undergraduate International Dean's Excellence Scholarship
Value: £5,000 per year of academic study.
Up to £5,000Strathclyde Business School Dean's Excellence Awards (Undergraduate)
Value: 25% fee reduction per year.
Undergraduate Scholarships for Physics International Students
Scholarships of £7,000 per year of study are available to new international students.
Up to £7,000
Career opportunities
Graduates of the BA Joint Hons Psychology and Mathematics from the University of Strathclyde are equipped for analytical, behavioural, and data-driven careers in both public and private sectors. Potential roles include:
- Data Analyst
- Psychometrician
- Educational Analyst
- Behavioural Scientist
- Public Policy Analyst
Cost of study
The annual tuition fee for international students is £21,550 for full-time study. A tuition fee increase of up to 10% may apply each academic year.
Admission
Applications for the University of Strathclyde BA Joint Hons Psychology and Mathematics programme can be made via UCAS or through Strathclyde’s direct admissions portal. For personalised support, you can contact one of our experienced counsellors at AHZ.
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